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Have you ever looked at the AFR Rich List or reports on the richest people in the world and wondered what they were doing that you’re not? Well…they’re probably doing things very differently from you according to my good friend and best-selling author Tom Corley who conducted a five-year study of 233 wealthy people and 128…
They say hindsight is 20:20 – and that is certainly true when it comes to property investing. Most of us start out without much knowledge behind us and only realise we are making mistakes when it’s too late to do much about them. Here’s a list of seven things I wish I’d known when I…
Have you ever noticed how some people seem to build wealth effortlessly while others constantly struggle, even with higher incomes? It’s not always about how much you earn, but how well you understand money. And the truth is, many of the principles that lead to lasting financial success are simple, but far from easy. Morgan…
Bill Gates delivered a powerful and personal commencement speech at Northern Arizona University—a graduation ceremony he never had for himself, having famously dropped out of Harvard to start Microsoft. Reflecting on what he wished someone had told him when he was younger, Gates offered five insightful pieces of advice to the graduating class—lessons that go…
It’s estimated that about 70% of businesses in Australia are family owned, and of those, roughly 40% are run by couples. That’s hundreds of thousands of Aussies sharing not just a home, but also a business, and all the triumphs and tribulations that come with it. Now, the idea of building a business with your…
There seem to be so many mixed opinions on what’s ahead. And clearly, there is no shortage of people with opinions on what we should be doing with our lives, be it in savings, spending, or investing. However, over the years I’ve learned a lesson that I return to and that I recommend you bear…
While achieving financial freedom through property investing is very achievable for most Australians, it’s also quite an overwhelming task. You see, unlike buying a property to live in, the main reason for buying an investment property is to make money — to help you build a long-term “cash machine.” And the better you can nail…
Why not learn from the best? There’s a reason Warren Buffett is one of the most frequently quoted investors around. He’s s a true genius as he is able to simplify complex ideas into quotes that will stand the test of time. So here are 25 of his best takes on investing, success, and life…
Have you ever wondered what leads to the ups and downs of our property cycle? Well…when we delve into the realm of investment markets, we’re navigating a sea guided not just by numbers and data, but largely by human psychology. And yes, those ever-oscillating curves of booms and downturns that shape our financial landscape are…
A century ago, Australians were still recovering from World War I. There was no television, no supermarkets, and no suburbs as we know them today. People lived closer to the city because that’s where all the jobs were. Most women stayed at home, the average household had several children, and migration was largely from the…
